Turnip
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 4.7 g |
Turnip is a root vegetable eaten raw or cooked, with a crisp texture and mildly peppery flavour that mellows significantly when roasted, boiled or braised. It appears in soups, stews and mashes across European and Asian cuisines, and is often used as a lower-carb alternative to potato. Per 100 g, raw turnip provides just 23 kcal, 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 4.7 g of carbohydrates and 1.8 g of dietary fibre, with 3.8 g of naturally occurring sugars. It contributes 191 mg of potassium, 30 mg of calcium and 16 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, alongside 14 mcg of folate. No glycemic index value is available for raw turnip. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in a turnip?
Raw turnip contains 23 kcal per 100 g, making it one of the lower-calorie root vegetables available. A medium turnip weighs around 150 g, putting a whole one at roughly 35 kcal.
How much vitamin C is in a turnip?
Raw turnip provides 16 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. Note that cooking reduces vitamin C content, so raw preparations retain more of this nutrient.
Is turnip keto-friendly?
Yes, turnip is listed as keto-compatible, with only 4.7 g of carbohydrates and 1.8 g of fibre per 100 g, giving a net carb figure of around 2.9 g. It is commonly used as a lower-carb substitute for potato in keto cooking.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.90 g |
| Fat | 0.10 g |
| Carbs | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Starch | 0.20 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.011 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.006 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.053 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.090 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.50 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 30.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.30 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.0 mg |
| Potassium | 191 mg |
| Sodium | 25.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg |
| Copper | 0.045 mg |
| Manganese | 0.071 mg |
| Selenium | 0.40 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 16.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.020 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.10 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.040 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.020 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.40 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.080 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 11.1 mg |
